Aegiphila valerioi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 15: 481 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826440
Common Names
- Valerioi Aegiphila
- Valerioi Vine
- Valerioi Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila valerioi (also called Valerio's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila valerioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila valerioi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila valerioi can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Aegiphila valerioi
Aegiphila valerioi can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Aegiphila valerioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila valerioi?
Aegiphila valerioi
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila valerioi?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the size of Aegiphila valerioi?
It can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.
Species in the Aegiphila genus
Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa, Aegiphila buchtienii, Aegiphila capitata, Aegiphila casseliiformis, Aegiphila catatumbensis, Aegiphila caucensis, Aegiphila caymanensis, Aegiphila cephalophora, Aegiphila chrysantha, Aegiphila conturbata, Aegiphila cordata, Aegiphila cordifolia, Aegiphila coriacea, Aegiphila costaricensis, Aegiphila cuatrecasasii, Aegiphila cuneata, Aegiphila dentata, Aegiphila deppeana, Aegiphila duckei, Aegiphila elata, Aegiphila elegans, Aegiphila elongata, Aegiphila exiguiflora, Aegiphila falcata, Aegiphila farinosa, Aegiphila fasciculata, Aegiphila fendleri, Aegiphila ferruginea, Aegiphila filipes, Aegiphila floribunda, Aegiphila fluminensis, Aegiphila foetida, Aegiphila froesii, Aegiphila glabrata, Aegiphila glomerata, Aegiphila gloriosa, Aegiphila goeldiana, Aegiphila goudotiana, Aegiphila grandis, Aegiphila graveolens,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3639: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.